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Q: Peter and team
Mr Burry and others speak about an index fund and ETF "bubble" about to burst.
I am not alarmist by nature, and can see how some smaller "boutique" etfs might dissolve, but I would think that the larger ones that track major indices by BMO, Vanguard etc are as secure as the markets.
Just looking for thoughts and comments

Thanks

Phil
Read Answer Asked by Phil on April 07, 2020
Q: I like this quote so much, I like to share:
"In times of change learners inherit the earth; while the learned find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists."

—Eric Hoffer
publish or not
Read Answer Asked by claude on April 07, 2020
Q: In October, you recommended the above ten companies as best in Canada to own. Are they still the best ten...most peaking in February and then falling like all stocks, some more than others? If I wanted to invest in your best three choices, which would you recommend and is now the time or wait another month? Guessing the bottom is impossible. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by William on April 07, 2020
Q: Power Financial has merged with Power Corporation. The dividend is over 8% and just recently raised before this covid virus. But when they were two companies, combined the dividend would be much higher for two companies so do you think they would still cut the dividend?
I know they haven't created much value over the years but now being a merged company, do you see more upside? I know you prefer Sunlife. I just think Power Corporation has more divisions they could spin off once this downturn is over. Do you agree?
Read Answer Asked by Helen on April 07, 2020
Q: Like everyone else I have been hammered in the oil sector.
Would it be prudent to sell off GEI, IPL, and KEY, take the capital loss and funnel all the remaining funds into a company like SU, which do doubt will survive this crisis and now with a nice dividend yield?
Has SU ever cut their dividend and how safe do you think it is even in this environment?

Is their another company you might prefer over SU, (other then ENB, RNW & BEP.UN) which I have as well?
Would you sell all of the three above or hold on to one of them maybe?
Deduct points as you deem appropriate.
Thanks
Jeff
Read Answer Asked by JEFF on April 07, 2020
Q: if this relief rally continues tomorrow does it make sense to trim some good stocks if I like liquidity
Read Answer Asked by thambirajah on April 07, 2020
Q: Some of my holdings eg gc plc mg doo
appear r weak in the recovrey phase eso if my time frame is say 18 months.
if I like to reduce my holding by one or two hich one would you suggest
Read Answer Asked by thambirajah on April 07, 2020
Q: Hello 5i Team !
I received today a Management Information Circular of the TSGI and Flutter Entertainment PLC all-share combination and Notice of the special meeting. My worry is if I keep my shares in TSGI, I will receive 0.2253 of a Flutter share for each Common Share I hold at the time of completion of the deal. If I want to sell my new Flutter Entertainment shares in the future, which trade on the London Stock exchange, it would cost 125 $ and up to sell these 135 shares. Should I sell my TSGI shares before the closure of the deal and buy a similar company such a Great Canadian Gaming (GC-T) or which ever company you might recommend ?

Stay safe and thank you for your sound advise.

Elaine
Read Answer Asked by Elaine on April 07, 2020
Q: What do you think of today’s press release regarding further share dilation? Do you think they might have a big acquisition up their sleeve? They had 23 M in cash at Jan 20 and now they are doubling their cash balance. It’s frustrating to see stock issued at such a low price considering a little over a month ago the stock was $10.
The company appears to be consistent with their dilution. Is this someone that we should consider with regards to selling?
Any thoughts or how you view this as someone who has been in the business a while would be great. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Ken on April 07, 2020
Q: You have recommended buying into the market slowly over several months, perhaps small cumulative positions in individual favorites, or a diversified etf. I'm wondering how many earnings shocks we will see that may offer an opportunity to 'jump in' to an individual position. Are you expecting such opportunities to arise or do you think recent lows have already baked in those expectations. An example might be Goose, which has been hammered and looks attractive, but could it get worse when it reports.
Thank you for guiding us through the storm and helping quell the emotional turbulence of an individual investor.
Peter.
Read Answer Asked by Peter on April 07, 2020
Q: Hi, was thinking of selling one or both of the above and buy XIU for more diversity and long term hold. Would you be ok with this move at this time , and which one would you sell, or sell both?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Brad on April 07, 2020
Q: Hi 5i Team - From my reading of answers to previous questions it seems that Parex Resources is pretty much the best company to own if you want exposure to oil and gas, since it has a very strong balance sheet. My question regards insider ownership and recent selling. According to INK there has been net selling of $70 million with the ownership by directors having fallen off sharply, although the holdings of the CEO, CFO and other officers has remained quite steady. Issuer holdings have recently dropped from 20 million shares to 0. First of all could you comment on the accuracy of these figures since you may have a different source than I do and certainly a better understanding of what the figures mean. Secondly is there anything to be read into all of this. Also could you explain the drop of 20 million issuer shares - and is the company buying back shares. Any guidance you could give me would be greatly appreciated. Thanks and all the best to all of you.
Read Answer Asked by Rob on April 06, 2020
Q: Good morning,
This past week, I've been reviewing each holding in my Non Registered account to identify suitable tax loss harvesting candidates. Before selling any of these tax loss harvesting candidates, I must identify the best proxy replacement.
One my tax loss harvest candidates is XDV which I've held for many years now but like so may other stocks and ETFs these days, is now quite underwater. Although I still like XDV as a core holding and it pains me to sell it, I'm looking at selling XDV and purchasing CDZ as a proxy. Your thoughts on this tentative plan would be appreciated along with any other proxy that you would consider more appropriate. Thank you.
Francesco
Read Answer Asked by Francesco on April 06, 2020
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